April 3, 2024
Divine Grace Parish is seeking a talented and dedicated professional to serve as Marketing, Outreach and Communications Coordinator. The Coordinator focused on relevant, empathetic, and respectful communication to raise the profile of Divine Grace Parish, develop strategic marketing initiatives, and consider various ministries and the broader community at large. It helps ensure effective communication within the diocese. within the boundaries of our parish. The coordinator is supported by multimedia content experts.
responsibility:
- Strategic marketing and communications planning:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the goals and mission of Divine Grace Parish.
- Collaborate with parish leadership to ensure marketing efforts support overall goals and reach all church demographics, life stages, and faith journeys.
- Brand management:
- Maintain and strengthen the parish's brand identity and ensure consistency across all communication channels and ministries.
- Develop and enforce brand guidelines to maintain a consistent and recognizable image.
- Printed materials and accompanying materials:
- Develop and design promotional materials, brochures, and other materials to support parish initiatives.
- Coordinate print production to ensure it meets parish brand standards.
- Tailor the production of weekly reports based on your strategy for weekly report content, purpose, and overall vision.
- Outreach and community involvement:
- Foster relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to increase the Diocese's presence in the community.
- Consider partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations that align with the values and purpose of Divine Grace Parish.
- Media contact point:
- Develop and maintain good relationships with local media to ensure accurate and favorable coverage of parish events and initiatives.
- Prepare press releases, media kits, and other materials for distribution to the media.
- Digital and social media management:
- Oversee and enhance the Diocese's online presence, including the website, Facebook, Instagram, and various other digital and social media platforms.
- Generate engaging content to share news, events, and spiritual messages, foster a sense of community among parishioners, and grow your base of believers.
- Internal communication:
- Facilitates effective communication within the parish community and among parish staff through newsletters, newsletters, email campaigns, mass announcements, and other internal channels.
- Works with ministries, departments, and groups to ensure consistent messaging and coordination of communication efforts.
- Event promotion:
- Develops and implements promotional materials for parish events, programs, and fundraisers.
- Work closely with event organizers and volunteers to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related business field.
– Marketing experience (at least 3-5 years) in a non-profit or religious organization preferred.
– Deep understanding of Catholic teachings and traditions.
– Excellent written and oral communication skills.
– Familiar with digital marketing tools and social media platforms.
– Creative thinker with a keen eye for design and brand aesthetics.
– Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively or independently.
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Reply to Father James A. Wehner, pastor jwehner@diopitt.org
